Asian Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and full of flavor—this quick Asian cucumber salad is not your average side dish! It’s a vibrant appetizer made with just a few simple ingredients: cucumber, sesame oil, and Asian spices. Perfect for brightening up any meal or as a delicious snack on its own!
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber about 8 oz. (226 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Korean chili powder or regular chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into pieces. If your cucumber is large, slice it into half-moons for easier eating.
- Add the salt, stir gently to combine, and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drain the salt water after chilling.
- Add the garlic, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, chili oil, and sesame oil together, stir to mix well. Make sure that the sugar is completely dissolved. Toss well.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.2g | Protein: 1.3g | Fat: 3.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 889mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 11.6g